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Andrew Whiteford / The Sun:
Tom Cruise Covid rant - star warns Mission: Impossible crew they're ‘f***ing gone’ if they break rules on set  —  FURIOUS Tom Cruise tore into workers who broke Covid rules on the set of Mission: Impossible screaming: “If I see you doing it again, you're f***ing gone.”
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Dan Keane / The Sun:
Listen to Tom Cruise Covid rant as he screams and swears at crew on Mission Impossible set  —  THIS is the moment Tom Cruise unleashed a swear-filled rant at film crew who flouted Covid rules on the set of Mission:Impossible 7.  —  In an audio tape, the Hollywood megastar is heard screaming …
Chloe Melas / CNN:
Britney Spears' father speaks out as she requests to remove him as conservator of her estate  —  (CNN)Legal proceedings in Britney Spears' conservatorship battle had remained relatively private over the past year, but that changed during a dramatic hearing last month in which Spears' attorney …
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People.com:
Is Lana Del Rey Engaged to Musician Clayton Johnson?  See the Ring She's Been Wearing for Weeks  —  Lana Del Rey — who sported a massive ring Monday night on The Tonight Show — recently got engaged to Clayton Johnson, a source confirms to PEOPLE  —  Lana Del Rey is sporting some new bling.
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Lana Del Rey Is Engaged to Clayton Johnson 8 Months After She Split From Sean ‘Sticks’ Larkin … He put a ring on it!  Lana Del Rey is engaged to boyfriend Clayton Johnson after dating less than one year, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  A source told Us on Tuesday, December 15, that Johnson recently popped the question.
People.com:
Kate Middleton's Private World: 'She's No Pushover,' Says Friend  —  “It's the life of a working mom with three young children—just a different sort of day job to most,” a friend tells PEOPLE  —  From school drop-offs in her gym clothes to date nights with Prince William …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared and Cele|bitchy
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Whitney Houston Biopic Casts Naomi Ackie in Lead Role … Naomi Ackie is in final negotiations to portray Whitney Houston in Sony's upcoming musical biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”  —  Stella Meghie ("The Photograph") is directing the film from a screenplay by “Bohemian Rhapsody” writer Anthony McCarten.
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and Collider
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Andy Cohen belongs to the Mile High Club  —  Andy Cohen is a member of the Mile High Club.  —  Cohen, 52, admitted to having sex on an airplane during Tuesday's episode of “Watch What Happens Live.”  —  “On a commercial flight to France,” Cohen revealed when pressed for details, telling them both “just don't worry about it.”
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Lily James & Sebastian Stan Tapped To Play Pam Anderson & Tommy Lee In Event Series For Hulu; Seth Rogen On Board To Play Man Who Got His Hands On Infamous Sex Tape  —  EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has had its fair share of high-profile series, but the streamer now is set to profile one of Hollywood's …
Emily Strohm / People.com:
The Cosby Show's Keshia Knight Pulliam Engaged to Actor Brad James  —  The actor asked Pulliam to marry him earlier this month in Atlanta with a custom diamond eternity band  —  Keshia Knight Pulliam said “yes!”  —  The Cosby Show alum, 41, is engaged to actor Brad James, a rep for the actress tells PEOPLE exclusively.
Discussion: Bossip
Pitchfork:
Love as Laughter's Sam Jayne Dead at 46  —  The indie musician had been reported missing; he was last seen on December 6  —  Sam Jayne, the indie musician best known as the frontman of Love as Laughter and Lync, has died.  Jayne's Love as Laughter bandmate Zeke Howard confirmed.
Discussion: Mirror, Stereogum and Variety
TMZ.com:
Tristan Thompson's ‘Mystery Blonde’ Dinner Date Identified, No Romance  —  Tristan Thompson was recently seen breaking bread with a lady who isn't Khloe Kardashian — but there was no funny business, just real estate business ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources tell us the mystery blonde Tristan …
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Emily Dixon / Marie Claire:
Joe Jonas Bought Sophie Turner a Miley Cyrus T-Shirt for Christmas  —  an early Christmas present featuring a blast from his Disney past:  —  a Hannah Montana t-shirt.  — Turner shared the t-shirt on her Instagram story, writing, “Thanks to the hubbs of the year for my early Xmas gift.”
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Watch Kaley Cuoco React to Question About Ex Henry Cavill's “Man of Steel”  —  While on Watch What Happens Live, Kaley Cuoco was asked a question about Henry Cavill, who she briefly dated in 2013.  Scroll on to see her reaction!  —  When it comes to her whirlwind romance with Henry Cavill, Kaley Cuoco's lips are sealed!
Discussion: justjared.com
Jennifer Aldrich / People.com:
A Christmas Charcutewreath Will Make Your Holidays Extra Merry  —  These abundant boards are so incredible, they're like centerpieces for your holiday table. … FB  —  More  —  Charcuterie boards have come a long way from basic platters of meats and cheeses.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Rebecca Lewis / The Sun:
Katie Price's daughter Princess mocks her FIVE driving bans and singing talent in brutal Q&A  —  KATIE Price has been mocked by her daughters over her FIVE driving bans and her singing talent.  —  The former model and reality star, 42, took questions from fans during a Q&A on YouTube along …
Discussion: Daily Star
Tom Capon / The Sun:
Piers Morgan insists he's ‘in a relationship’ with GMB co-host Susanna Reid as she looks horrified  —  PIERS Morgan insisted he's “in a relationship” with his Good Morning Britain co-host Susanna Reid - and she looked horrified.  —  The presenter, 55, says his friendship with his co-host, 50, was stronger than just “work colleagues”.
Discussion: Daily Star
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Simon Cowell rides a jet ski on holiday in Barbados four months after broken-back surgery  —  SIMON Cowell appeared in great spirits as he took to the Caribbean sea on a jet ski - a mere four months after back surgery.  —  The BGT judge, 61, was almost paralysed in August when he broke …
Discussion: Daily Star
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Princes William and Harry Are Demanding Answers About Diana's 1995 ‘Panorama’ Interview … Stronger together?  Prince William and Prince Harry are on the same page when it comes to the investigation into Princess Diana's 1995 Panorama interview, a source reveals exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Discussion: Marie Claire
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Jeff Dye seemingly reacts to Kristin Cavallari-Austen Kroll dating rumors  —  It appears Jeff Dye is keeping up with rumored girlfriend Kristin Cavallari's recent rendezvous.  —  Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, the 37-year-old comedian — who has been linked to the Uncommon James founder …
Discussion: People.com, Cosmopolitan and E! Online
Ale Russian / People.com:
Jada Pinkett Smith's Mom Opens Up About Her ‘Romantic Heartbreak’ in Latest Red Table Talk  —  Adrienne Banfield-Norris became pregnant with Jada Pinkett Smith in high school and married the actress's father, Robsol Pinkett Jr.  —  FB  —  More  —  Red Table Talk is exploring the world of heartbreak in the next episode.
Discussion: BET
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Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Jada Pinkett Smith Reflects on Raising Kids in the Public Eye—and What She Would've Done Differently
Discussion: FemaleFirst
 
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